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Gabe Newell Down Under
October 1, 2009, 9:33 am - Valve - Press Release
Software Studio President Flown to Australia By Gaming Community

October 1, 2009 - Valve, creators of best-selling game franchises (such as Half-Life and Counter-Strike) and leading technologies (such as Steam and Source), today announced its studio co-founder and president, Gabe Newell, will be visiting Australia next week to meet local game designer Joe W-A, who raised over $3000 for Newell's visit through the gaming community.

The fundraising began after Joe heard that Newell had recently flown the leaders of a gaming community group boycotting Valve's upcoming Left 4 Dead 2 to Valve's Seattle, WA headquarters. Joe emailed to ask if Newell would fly him to Seattle so Joe could show him his "mod" (a PC gaming term for modifying an existing game into something new).

Newell playfully replied that he wouldn't fly Joe to Seattle because he was "boycotting" Joe's mod. The Australian-based game designer appealed to the game community for $3,000-the funds necessary to fly Newell halfway around the world-and raised the money in less than 48 hours.

"The power of the gaming community and their ability to rally around a cause - be it serious or fun in nature - is amazing," said Gabe Newell, president and co-founder of Valve. "In 2003, the community helped the FBI and European law enforcement officials find the people who stole the Half-Life 2 source code. This year, the community is putting me on a plane to the other side of the world to meet Joe W-A and see his MOD. It's going to be a fun trip."

Newell and Joe will meet in Australia next week. Reports of the trip will be posted on L4D.com's blog section by Valve employee Erik Johnson, who will be traveling with Newell down under.

Author:	[SpA]SaintK [ 11 Sep 2009, 17:19 ]
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15 dollars for this: http://flygabenewell.blogspot.com/ I thought it was just too funny

Author:	[SpA]Hunth [ 11 Sep 2009, 18:40 ]
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lol hes actully got enough cash

Author:	[SpA]Scatterbrain [ 11 Sep 2009, 19:12 ]
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ahaha it would be pretty awesome if Gabe took the time out to visit him.

Author:	[SpA]Relentless [ 11 Sep 2009, 19:36 ]
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As if Valve doesnt have the money to pay the flights themselves

Author:	[SpA]Minimoose! [ 11 Sep 2009, 20:03 ]
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$950 so far, that's pretty amazing http://flygabenewell.blogspot.com/2009/ ... tware.html

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Author:	DrMcMoist [ 11 Sep 2009, 21:59 ]
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I need some money too. I wanna fly Bruce Willis to my house for a few beers. If he doesn't wanna come though, I keep the money.

Author:	Lim-Dul [ 13 Sep 2009, 13:29 ]
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By the way - the dude managed to amass over $3000 now! Gabe told him that a round trip for him and Erik would cost around $2400, so the goal was reached. Also, somebody at Valve apparently confirmed that Gabe and Erik would indeed keep their word and come to Australia - it's a perfect publicity stunt anyway. ^^ Man, this story is made of so much win. :-D

Author:	[SpA]Blackhawk [ 13 Sep 2009, 16:24 ]
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That's plain .

Author:	[SpA]Blackhawk [ 01 Oct 2009, 20:11 ]
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Quote: Gabe Newell Down Under October 1, 2009, 9:33 am - Valve - Press Release Software Studio President Flown to Australia By Gaming Community October 1, 2009 - Valve, creators of best-selling game franchises (such as Half-Life and Counter-Strike) and leading technologies (such as Steam and Source), today announced its studio co-founder and president, Gabe Newell, will be visiting Australia next week to meet local game designer Joe W-A, who raised over $3000 for Newell's visit through the gaming community. The fundraising began after Joe heard that Newell had recently flown the leaders of a gaming community group boycotting Valve's upcoming Left 4 Dead 2 to Valve's Seattle, WA headquarters. Joe emailed to ask if Newell would fly him to Seattle so Joe could show him his "mod" (a PC gaming term for modifying an existing game into something new). Newell playfully replied that he wouldn't fly Joe to Seattle because he was "boycotting" Joe's mod. The Australian-based game designer appealed to the game community for $3,000-the funds necessary to fly Newell halfway around the world-and raised the money in less than 48 hours. "The power of the gaming community and their ability to rally around a cause - be it serious or fun in nature - is amazing," said Gabe Newell, president and co-founder of Valve. "In 2003, the community helped the FBI and European law enforcement officials find the people who stole the Half-Life 2 source code. This year, the community is putting me on a plane to the other side of the world to meet Joe W-A and see his MOD. It's going to be a fun trip." Newell and Joe will meet in Australia next week. Reports of the trip will be posted on L4D.com's blog section by Valve employee Erik Johnson, who will be traveling with Newell down under.

Author:	[SpA]Relentless [ 01 Oct 2009, 20:16 ]
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Author:	[SpA]Dekar [ 01 Oct 2009, 21:17 ]
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The internet is full of win.

Author:	Murk [ 01 Oct 2009, 21:56 ]
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But what is not mentioned is that Gabe will be paying for his ticket and all donated money will be given to charity - Child's play if I recall it right.

Author:	[SpA]JediLardMaster [ 02 Oct 2009, 11:17 ]
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Truly amazing. I bet that guy is now shitting himself about the reality of this - Gabe and Erik turning up at his house to see his Mod. Bet he's working 24 hours a day to make it look as good as poss. Would laugh my ass off if the flight got cancelled...

Author:	[SpA]SaintK [ 02 Oct 2009, 11:27 ]
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[SpA]JediLardMaster wrote: Truly amazing. I bet that guy is now shitting himself about the reality of this - Gabe and Erik turning up at his house to see his Mod. Bet he's working 24 hours a day to make it look as good as poss. Would laugh my ass off if the flight got cancelled... Bhwhahahah "Their flight just got delayed... Permanently"

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